Re: Startup List -- Safe?

Whenever I Google for a startup item, I always add "Wes" to the search
string. <BG>

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Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

"Wesley Vogel" wrote
Google and common sense. Well, the Ctfmon.exe was from my archives.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User


<*(((>< <*(((> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wesley,

I cannot thank you enough. This is absolutely wonderful! :-)

<*(((><



"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

You have crap here that does NOT need to start at boot. It's your
call.

Acrobat Assistant
The acrotray.exe process allow you to create pdf format documents
from
any application. It watches a folder and any files saved into the
folder
are instantly converted to pdf. If you use the 'watched folders'
feature
of adobe acrobat you will need this process running for them to work
correctly.

Adobe Gamma Loader
adobe gamma loader.exe is installed alongside Adobe Creative Studio
products and allows the color calibration of your video output
device.
This program is a non-essential process

agrsmmsg.exe is a process installed alongside SoftModem Assistant
and
provides additional configuration options for these devices. This
program is a non-essential process

avgcc.exe is a part of the Grisoft Internet Security Suite and is
essential for the secure and safe operation of your computer. It
Protects against viruses, spywares, worms and trojans. This program
is
important for the stable and secure running of your computer and
should
not be terminated.

cfsserv.exe is a process belonging to Toshiba's ConfigFree utility
and
searches for Wireless Devices. This program is a non-essential
process.
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run
it
when you need to.

Ctfmon.exe
ctfmon.exe = CTF Loader. Part of Microsoft Office. It activates
the Alternative User Input Text Input Processor (TIP) and the
Microsoft
Office XP Language Bar.

When you run a Microsoft Office XP program, the file Ctfmon.exe
(Ctfmon)
runs in the background, even after you quit all Office programs.

Ctfmon.exe monitors the active windows and provides text input
service
support for speech recognition, handwriting recognition, keyboard,
translation, and other alternative user input technologies.

Can I Remove the Ctfmon.exe File?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=282599#E0LB0ACAAA

Frequently asked questions about Ctfmon.exe
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/282599

HOW TO: Turn Off the Speech Recognition and Handwriting Recognition
Features in Office 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823586

HOW TO: Turn Off the Speech Recognition and Handwriting Recognition
Features in Office XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326526

ctfmon.exe: This is your "Language Bar." Don't know what it is? I
bet
you do not need it. Head to Control Panel -> Regional and Language
Options -> Languages TAB -> Details BUTTON -> Language Bar BUTTON
(under
"Preferences") -> select the "Turn off advanced text services" check
box.
This little detail will save you between 1.5 MB and 4 MB of RAM. If
you
are using a "non-US" version, you may be required to install the
English
localization to remove this "feature."

http://web.archive.org/web/20041125021602/www.blackviper.com/WinXP/strangeservice.htm

dsclock.exe
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be
decided by you.
Digital desktop clock including synchronization with atomic servers

Windows XP can do the same thing without dsclock.exe.

DS Clock
http://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/

eeventmanager.exe is a process belonging to Epson Creativity Suite.
This
program is a non-essential process

ehtray.exe
ehtray.exe is a process is the tray bar process for the Microsoft
Media
Center. It gives you easy access to the digital media manager. This
is a
non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user
preference.

If your screen saver does not work, it's probably because ehtray.exe
is running.

AbbyyNewsReader.exe
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run
it
when you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so
that it
does not take up necessary resources.

hpztsb06.exe is a Hewlett Packard utility which allows diagnostic
and
maintenance of your HP Deskjet series printer. This program is a
non-essential process
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run
it
when you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so
that it
does not take up necessary resources.

The hkcmd.exe process provides a system tray icon, and hotkey access
to
some of the features of your Intel Graphics card. If you use the
hotkey
features to change your video cards settings, you should leave this
process running, otherwise it is safe to terminate this process.

igfxpers.exe is a process installed alongside NVidia graphics cards
and
provides additional configuration options for these devices. This
program is a non-essential process
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run
it
when you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so
that it
does not take up necessary resources.

igfxtray.exe is a process which allows you to access the Intel
Graphics
configuration and diagnostic application for the Intel 810 series
graphics chipset. This program is a non-essential system process
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run
it
when you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so
that it
does not take up necessary resources.

ifrmewrk.exe is a process associated with the Intel PRO/Set Wireless
software and provides additional configuration options for these
devices.
This program is required to run on startup in order to benefit from
its
functionality or so that the program will work.

zcfgsvc.exe is a process belonging to the Intel Zero Config MFC
Application, and is installed alongside their range of networking
products.
Zero Config MFC Application, part of Intel?s ProSET utilities and
installed by the drivers for many of Intel wireless network cards -
essential to the proper functioning of many of the Intel ProSET
utilities (but not all) and these System Tray ProSET utilities are a
must if you are using your wireless connection, if only so you know
when
the signal is fading or dropping. The problem is that, in some PCs,
ZCFGSVC can be incredibly badly behaved : taking up to 100% of CPU
time
and therefore resulting in an extremely slow PC, preventing the
installation of software or Windows updates, or causing ?Not
Responding?
or ?End this Program? shutdown problems. If you experience this, try
first the very latest drivers from Intel or your laptop
manufacturer. If
that still does not solve the problem and you have Windows XP/2003,
try
setting the ?Wireless Zero Configuration? service to Disabled.

ltmoh.exe was authored by Lucent Technologies and handles incoming
and
outgoing calls. This program is a non-essential system process
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be
decided by
you. If you feel that you want this program starting automatically
so
that you have it available as needed, then do not disable it.
The ltmoh.exe process works with the call waiting function of your
phone. If you are using your modem for the internet, this process
will
attempt to notify you that someone is trying to call you, and give
you
the option to take the call. If you find this function useful you
should
leave the ltmoh.exe process running.

ndstray.exe is the traybar process from the ConfigFree Traybar
utility on
Toshiba laptops. It allows you switch between network devices by
clicking on the traybar icon.
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be
decided by
you. If you feel that you want this program starting automatically
so
that you have it available as needed, then do not disable it.

The nerocheck.exe process is used to determine problems when running
Nero
burning rom. It attempts to locate drivers that may be causing
problems
and details them in Nero's log file. If you are not experiencing any
problems with Nero Burning ROM, you can terminate this process.
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be
decided by
you. If you feel that you want this program starting automatically
so
that you have it available as needed, then do not disable it.

pinger.exe is a task from Toshiba which regularly checks for
software
updates. This program is a non-essential system process
The pinger.exe process will check online to see if updates are
available
for your Toshiba notebook, and notify you if there are. If you find
this
utility useful you should leave this process running. Otherwsie, it
can
be disabled.

smoothview.exe is a process that belongs to the Zooming Utility from
TOSHIBA. It is used to offer Zoom functionality in common
application
such as MS-Office. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or
enabling it is down to user preference.

jusched.exe is a process installed alongside Sun Microsystem's Java
suite
and checks for Java updates which involves usage of the Internet.
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run
it
when you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so
that it
does not take up necessary resources.

The syntpenh.exe process provides a system tray icon with which you
can
configure various settings for your Laptops touchpad. If you find
this
tray icon useful you should leave the process running.

Syntpenh.exe Causes an Error Message in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=317818

The syntplpr.exe process is required for all of the features
available
with your Laptop's touchpad to function correctly. If this process
is
disabled your touchpad may still work, but will be limited to the
defaults.

TDispVol.exe
Toshiba utility to adjust settings such as volume, monitor
brightness,
etc. Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be
decided by you. If you feel that you want this program starting
automatically so that you have it available as needed, then do not
disable it.

The tfncky.exe process is installed by default on Toshiba Notebook
computers. It allows various functions to be performed using the Fn
key
found on Toshiba Notebooks. tfncky.exe is required for the Fn key to
work
correctly and so should not be terminated.

The thotkey.exe process is installed by default on Toshiba Notebook
computers. It allows various functions to be performed using the Fn
key
found on Toshiba Notebooks. thotkey.exe is required for the Fn key
to
work correctly and so should not be terminated.

TopMostClock.exe
TopMostClock is a transparent analog clock which displays on top of
your
other windows.

How many clock programs are needed?

tpsmain.exe is a process associated with Toshiba laptops/desktops.
It
manages the power save function to make sure that the system goes to
a
power saver mode when not used. This is a non-essential process.
Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.

tvstray.exe is a traybar process associated with Toshiba Virtual
Sound
application. It gives you easy access to the sound settings on
Toshiba
Notebooks. This Tray Icon is a non-essential process. Disabling or
enabling it is down to user preference.

zlclient.exe is a part of the ZoneLabs Internet Security range of
products, which acts as a firewall for your computer. This blocks
Internet-bound viruses from compromising weaknesses on your computer
and
should not be terminated



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